South Ribble Borough council is reviewing car parking arrangements at the Civic Centre in Leyland and have launched a public consultation to allow people to read about it and have a say.
The proposals would mean the car park at the rear of the Civic Centre would become a long stay car park, and that the time restrictions on the short stay car park at the front would also be changed.
Proposed charges would apply from Monday to Sunday, between 8am and 8pm and include up to one-hour free parking (a time of arrival ticket will be required).
These proposed changes aim to improve parking management in the area and ensure fair and consistent use of the council’s parking facilities.
Councillor Wesley Roberts, Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets, who is responsible for car parks across the borough, said: “We are keen to hear from residents, businesses and visitors as we look at how our car parks can best support the needs of the local community.
“We want to make sure that people using the civic centre to see the council, visit the Job Centre or Citizens Advice or the new NHS Health Centre can do so.”
“This consultation is an opportunity for people to have their say on how we can improve access, fairness and sustainability in our parking offer, and we encourage everyone to get involved and share their views.”
Residents and businesses are invited to view the draft order and related documents at www.southribble.gov.uk/parking.
Feedback or formal comments (including objections or support) should be submitted in writing to: Legal Services, Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1DH or via email to carparks@southribble.gov.uk
The consultation will take place for the next three weeks and any feedback must be submitted before 15 July.
FAQs
1. What is this consultation about?
We are consulting on a proposed Variation Order that would introduce pay and display arrangements at two Council-operated car parks in Leyland:
- West Paddock Rear Civic Centre Car Park (long stay)
- West Paddock Front Civic Centre Car Park (short stay)
The Order will change the operation of West Paddock Rear Civic Centre, Leyland (including the bays on the Fire Tender Access Road) Car Park to a long stay Pay and Display Car Park (with provision for permit holders). Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm.
2. Why are these changes being proposed?
The proposal is intended to promote orderly and safe parking within the car park, for maintaining and/or improving the car park, to increase the use of the bays to allow more visitors to visit the Civic Centre.
3. Who can take part in the consultation?
Any local resident, business, or stakeholder is welcome to provide feedback or make representations.
4. How can I share my views?
Comments can be made in writing to: Legal Services, Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1DH or by email: carparks@southribble.gov.uk
5. What is the deadline for comments?
Representations must be received within 21 days from the date of the official notice.
6. Where can I view the draft order and map?
All documents are available at: www.southribble.gov.uk/parking
7. What are the proposed charges?
Scale of Charges:
- 1 hour free (time of arrival ticket required) – no return within 3 hours
- Up to 4 hours £4
- Up to 8 hours £8
- No overnight Parking (except Council Vehicles)
The Order will change the maximum period for which a vehicle may stay - West Paddock Front Civic Centre, Leyland Car Park. Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm.
- 1 hour – no return within 3 hours (except permit holders)